THE TURF

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2673, 20 January 1916, Page 7

THE TURF

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB CUP DAY AT TEENTHAM. To-day at 'Prcntham tho forty-sccoud Wellington Cup will bo dccided. Thuro is a first-class field of 18 Horses engaged in tho event, and the whole of them <iro to go to the post. Tho City is crowded witn visitors, and a record uttendance is expected to witness tho racing. 'I'ho usual train arrangements havo been made, and specials will run from 'i'e Aro and Lambton from 10 a.m. onwards. The tracks aro in first-class order, and very fast, and it is confidently expected that several new time records will bo established at tho meeting. The principal event is tue Cup, of one mile and a half, and the following are tho starters, their weights, colours, and riders 1. Mr. J. C. N. Grigg's b. m. First Glance, by Cosmos Bey—Ophelia 11, 9st. 21b.; white, black sleoves. A. Wormald. 2. Mr. T. H. Lowry's ch h. Balboa, by Varco—Nerve, 9st. lib.; gold, navy blue sash. J. O'tihea. 3. Mr. G. Hunter's ch. g. Indigo, by Mystification—Mungista, 4yrs,, Sst. 91b.; chocolate, canary sash, chocolate and canary cap. 1 ? . E. Jones. 4. Mr. W. Duncan's b. h. Einaldo, by Charlemagne.il—Demeter, syrs., Sst. Bib.; violet and gold stripes, gold cap. C. Price. 5. Mr. W. Baleigh's blk. g. Bewi Poto, by Maniapoto—The Boyne, syrs., Sst. 21b.; purple, lavender sleeves. 0. M'Arten. 6. Mr. P. Dorset's b. h. Sir Solo, by Sir Laddo—Wepener, aged, Sst.; yellow, dark greon cap. J. Bucuonan. 7. Mr. D. Eraser's br. Ji. Square by Advance—Brown Spec, syrs., 7st. 131b. ; orange, whito sash, emerald green cap. E. Manson. . 8. Mr. J. Pryer's br g. Welcome Nugget, by Signor—Eau Ban, dyrs., 7st. 131b.; Prench grey, royal bluo culls, collar and cap. W. Bell. 9. Mr.' E. J. Watt's br g. Blackall, by All Black—La Notte, -lyrs., 7st. 121b.; .dark blue, white waistcoat, collar and culfs, dark blue and white cap. 10. Mr. L. G. M'Donald's ch. g. 'I'angihou, by St. Ambrose—Bivalve, aged, 7st. ,81b.; maroon, amber sleeves, sash, and cap. G, Clarke. 11. .Mr. H. G. Taylor's b. m. Bee, by Martian—Lady- Disdain, 4yrs., 7st. 81b.; yellow, ml sleeves, black cap. A. Beid. 12. Mr. Geo. Nash's b. f. Taringamutn, by Charlemagne ll—Arai-tc-uru, 3yrs., 7st. 71b.; royal blue, gold stars, dark green cap. C. Emerson. 13. llr. C. G. Dalgety's b. g. Snub, by Martian—Lady Disdain. 3yrs., 7st. 41b.; light blue and scarlet quarters, white cap. H. Young. ; Id. Mr. H. Nee's ch. h. Sir Knox, by Sir Laddo—St. Leger mare, aged, 7st. 21b.; black, orange cap. H. Watson. 15. Mr. W. Xaraitiana's ch.' g. Sir Alba, by Sir Laddo-St. Alba, Byrs., 7st. ; white, red sleeves, peacock blue cap. E. Eeid. '

16. Mr. P. S. Easton's b. g. Master Moutoa, by Sarto—Branta, oyrs., 7st.; sky blue, black hoops, black cap. B. Morris. 17. Sir Geo. Clifford's b. c. Adjutant, by Martian—Discipline, 3yrs., fist. 91b.; light blue and gold chequers, gold sleeves, red cap. N. Shore. - It is a good field, and' contains the winner of several firet-class handicaps. First Glance, who is at the top of the lis?, has earned her weight, and so has Balboa. l'ho last-named was freely discussed in sporting, circles yesterday v and is certain of strong support to-day. Indigo will ruii a good race, but the writer expects him to be beaten. Kinaldo is an unlucky horse, and Itewi l J oto and Sir Solo may find the class, too strong. Welcome ljugget has his Otaio plate and Manawatu Cup form to 'recommend him. Blackall moved very attractively yesterday, and cannot bo left out of the calculations. Tangihou will not work' on the tracks, aud may want a race, while Bee will find the distance beyond her. Taringamutu has done her track work iu a most pleasing manner, but a fast-run race may find her wanting over the final pinch. Could Snub bo got to reproduce liis track form- the race would be safe in his keepiug, but, so far, he has never run up to his track work. He will bo much sought after to-day, and the support will be justified. In. Auckland ho was unlucky in tho Cup,-as Self carried him out at the turn, and he then finished within half a length of tho two other plaee-getters. If Eligible, B'st. 81b., had a chance, and the handicapper should bo the best judge of this, Snub looks tho goods, as he ran the Boniform gelding to a neck at level weights in the Derby at. Ellerslie, and most people will agree that a horse that runs 2inin. 23sec., with Bst. 71b. on his back, must have a great chance ill a handicap with 171b. less to carry. The remaining quartet do not call for special mention.

TELEGRAPH HANDICAP. The Telegraph- Handicap is the most important 6print event. The English horse" Panraui'o will be much fancied, and in W. Bell's hands he can be relied upon to run a good race. Yesterday lis covered five furlongs in lmin. lsec., with the assistance of a couple of two-year-olds over different parts of the journey. Others that will be well supported are Cliakwana and Hyginas. WATERLOO STAKES. ' There will bo six starters, in the Waterlou Stakes, one mile, weight-for-age. E. J. Mason holds a strong hand with Nones (Deeley) and Emperador (Hatch). Tho former lias not had a race since November. but up to that stage she was second only to Desert Gold. At a mile Chortle (S. E-eid) may account for Etflperador, taking a' line through the form of the paiT in the autumn of last year. ■\Vishful (Emerson),* Exp<x:t (Oliver), and Plying Start (Jones) are' the other oontestqpts. ■ THE. OTHER EVENTS. The Hack Welter Handicap, which is the opening: event may trouble backers to find a favourite, but when the machine closes Marsjnah (P. Brady) and Hinemanu (A. Oliver) may be the best fanoud. '

In the Nursery Handicap Hyttus may bo withdrawn and reserved for the Wellington Stakes, run on tho Becond day. The issue appears to be very open, One of the light-weights, like Elation'(Deokiy). or Sabona may reach the post first. Shaki will represent the Karauiu stable in the Trial Plate. Strong opposition may bo expected from Seadown and Dribble. Martuk may be reserved for the Euapeha Handicap and Margerine did not make the trip North. Up till a late hour yesterday no i rider had been secured for Red RfliWn, who, in the ordinary course, would have been ono of tho best liked.'

The top-weight in the Open Welter Handicap is Bertrada, 9st. 31b. (A. Oliver). The Highden mare seems to bo coming back to form. Houlu (Emerson), liadogeur (Griffiths), Botanist (Deeley). and Combustion (Bell) should all run well, especialy the last-named, who has only got 61b. above the minimum.

Martuk (Martian—Ukraine) is the bestperformed of those engaged in tho Ituapehu Handicap.

LEADING HORSEMEN'S MOUNTS. The leading jockeys will bo mounted as follow during the day:— 13. Deeiey—Ball.vhar, Elation, Botanist, Ticino, Blackall, Nones, and Findhorn. J. O'Sheu.—Egypt, Orleans. Jean Luddo, Balboa, aud Tete-a-Tete. C. Emerson—Moulu, Wistful. Tango, Taringauiutu, Kiliena, and Battle Eve. A. lieed—Bee, Chakwana, Seadown, Mystified, Happiness, and Itockbound. R. Iteed—Miraculous, Sir Alba, Tirana, Rongora, Menelaus, and Ceylon. A. Oliver—Hinemanu, Bertrada. and Expect. W. Bell—Combustion. Nystad. Welcome Nugget, Panuiure, and Lady KoTan. If. Young—Belasco, Maiiyress, Snub, and Sarah Grand. C. Price—Hinaldo and Ararat. J. Buchanan—Jlyllus, Sir Solo, Shaki, Hydros, and Hyenas. H. J. Ik-id—Ciiortlo and Rumania. C. Cannout—Sweet 'J'ippcrary, I'rincc Laddo, and Sweet Corn, N. Shore—Wrestler, Adjutant, and Harlequin. R. Hatch—Black Ada and Emperador. C. Rollo—Whakahaki and Tino. Atua. RACING FIXTURES. Jan. 20, 22, and 24.—Wellington E.G. Summer. Jan. 22.—Northern Wairora R. C. Annual. Jan. 22 and 2.(.—Foxton R.C. Annual. Jan. and 27.—Wairoa County R.C. AnL -. nual. ■ -